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- Start your sentence with it to express any future wish.
- Works for both personal goals and well-wishes for others.
- No complex grammar needed; just add a full thought after it.
意味
This is your go-to way to express a wish or a hope for the future. It works just like the English 'I hope' and lets you share your dreams, small or large.
主な例文
3 / 6Wishing a friend a good trip
我希望你旅途愉快。
I hope you have a pleasant trip.
Talking about career goals
我希望明年能去中国工作。
I hope I can go to work in China next year.
Texting a friend about a meetup
我希望你能来我的生日派对。
I hope you can come to my birthday party.
文化的背景
In China, expressing hope is often tied to the concept of 'yuanfen' or fate. While you hope for things, there is a humble understanding that some things are up to the universe. This phrase became a staple of modern Mandarin as a bridge between traditional well-wishing and modern personal goal-setting.
The 'That' Secret
In English, we often say 'I hope THAT...'. In Chinese, never try to translate the 'that'. Just jump straight into the hope!
Don't use for Regrets
If something already happened and you're sad about it, `我希望` doesn't work. Use `要是...就好了` instead.
15秒でわかる
- Start your sentence with it to express any future wish.
- Works for both personal goals and well-wishes for others.
- No complex grammar needed; just add a full thought after it.
What It Means
我希望 is the most natural way to express a desire for something to happen. It is warm, direct, and very versatile. You use it to talk about your goals. You also use it to send good vibes to others. It is like planting a seed for a better future.
How To Use It
Using this phrase is incredibly simple. Just put 我希望 at the start of your sentence. Then, add the thing you want to happen. You do not need a special connector word like 'that' in English. For example, 我希望明天不下雨 means 'I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.' It is like building a Lego set; just snap the pieces together.
When To Use It
Use it when you are dreaming big with friends. Use it when you are wishing a colleague good luck. It is perfect for birthdays or New Year cards. You can use it when ordering a specific outcome, like a quiet table at a restaurant. It is great for texting a crush to say you hope to see them soon.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for things that are already impossible. If you missed your flight, do not say 我希望. That is for 'wishing' things were different (which is usually 要是...就好了). Also, avoid using it too much with your boss for things they *must* do. It might sound like you are just 'hoping' they do their job. In those cases, use more professional request language.
Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, expressing hopes for others is a major social lubricant. It shows you are thoughtful and 'renqing' (socially conscious). During festivals, people practically compete to see who can give the best 希望 wishes. It is less about 'manifesting' and more about showing collective goodwill.
Common Variations
If you want to sound more formal, try 我祝愿 (I wish). If you are feeling desperate, you might say 我真希望 (I really hope). For a very casual vibe, you can sometimes drop the 我 and just say 希望.... It sounds a bit more like a quick text or a passing thought.
使い方のコツ
This phrase is safe to use in almost any social situation. It is grammatically simple because it follows a 'Subject + Verb + Clause' structure.
The 'That' Secret
In English, we often say 'I hope THAT...'. In Chinese, never try to translate the 'that'. Just jump straight into the hope!
Don't use for Regrets
If something already happened and you're sad about it, `我希望` doesn't work. Use `要是...就好了` instead.
The Power of Three
When giving a toast, it's common to list three things starting with `我希望`. It makes you sound very eloquent and sincere!
例文
6我希望你旅途愉快。
I hope you have a pleasant trip.
A very common and polite way to see someone off.
我希望明年能去中国工作。
I hope I can go to work in China next year.
Expressing a personal ambition clearly.
我希望你能来我的生日派对。
I hope you can come to my birthday party.
Casual and inviting without being pushy.
我希望太阳快点出来，我快冻死了！
I hope the sun comes out soon, I'm freezing to death!
Using hyperbole to express a wish.
我希望爷爷身体健康。
I hope Grandpa stays healthy.
A very common emotional sentiment in Chinese families.
我希望我们能达成合作。
I hope we can reach a cooperation.
Professional yet optimistic tone.
自分をテスト
Choose the best word to complete the wish for a sunny day.
___ 明天是晴天。
`我希望` is used to express a hope for future events like the weather.
How would you tell a friend you hope they are happy?
我希望你 ___。
`快乐` means happy, completing the sentiment 'I hope you are happy'.
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Formality of Expressing Hope
Dropping the pronoun in texts.
希望你快点到！
Standard everyday use.
我希望明天不下雨。
Using 'wish' for ceremonies.
我祝愿您事业成功。
Where to use 我希望
Birthday Cards
我希望你天天开心
Job Interviews
我希望能在贵公司学习
Dating
我希望很快再见到你
Weather
我希望别刮风
練習問題バンク
2 問題___ 明天是晴天。
`我希望` is used to express a hope for future events like the weather.
我希望你 ___。
`快乐` means happy, completing the sentiment 'I hope you are happy'.
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よくある質問
10 問Not exactly. 我希望 is 'I hope'. If you want to order a coffee, use 我要 (I want). Use 我希望 for things out of your immediate control.
Yes, it is neutral. However, if you are asking for a raise, 我希望 sounds a bit like a dream. 我想申请 (I want to apply for) is more direct.
希望 is a verb (to hope). 愿望 is a noun (a wish). You can say 我的愿望是... (My wish is...).
No. It is strictly for the future or present states. For the past, you'd use phrases like 我本来希望 (I had originally hoped).
Not at all! Adults use it constantly in both business and personal life. It's a very mature way to express optimism.
Just add 非常 (fēicháng) or 真 (zhēn). For example: 我真希望你能来 (I really hope you can come).
In casual speech or texting, people often just say 希望... and skip the 我 (I).
No, 'expect' is usually 期待 (qīdài). 我希望 is more about a desire than a firm expectation.
Usually, no. You wouldn't say 'I hope he fails.' That would be 想 (want) or a more negative verb. 希望 is generally positive.
Constantly! Thousands of Chinese Mandopop songs start their choruses with 我希望.
関連フレーズ
我祝你...
I wish you... (used for blessings)
我想要...
I would like/want...
但愿
If only / I wish (more poetic)
期待
Look forward to
